Computer Courses Onsite

Adobe Photoshop CS3

Take control of your digital images with perhaps the nation’s premier digital software, Adobe Photoshop Creative Suite (CS3). The text book is published by Adobe (ISNB-10: 0-321-49202-1) specifically for teaching this class. Class will include field trips and small projects to reinforce concepts. (24 hours)

Prerequisite: Digital Photography for Beginners and knowledge of file management

Textbook required and available at the NCTC bookstore.

CORINTH

Course ID: REC 2002 040 091Q

Date: 9/12/09 to 12/5/09

Day: Sat

Time: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Location: C251

Fee: $159

GAINESVILLE

Course ID: REC 2002 001 091Q

Date: 9/19/09 to 12/12/09

Day: Sat

Time: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Location: BCS518

Fee: $159

Photographic Lighting

Take control of ambient and supplemental lighting to drastically change the feel of your images. Instruction unfolds as a series of classroom and field based workshop events. Learn how to purchase strobe and slave lighting equipment, camera settings for strobe/ambient mix, quality of light and shooting for post production. No textbook. (8 hrs)

Prerequisite: Good working knowledge of camera and basic Photoshop Elements or CS skills. Flash and slave required.

CORINTH

Course ID: REC 2003 040 091Q

Date: 9/12/09 to 10/3/09

Day: Sat

Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Location: Pinnell Square LLBD105

Fee: $109

Commercial Photography

Cover events like a professional. Instruction unfolds as a series of classroom and field based workshop events. In depth exploration includes focus on the following: equipment purchase and preparation, creating a website, bidding a job, location set-up, working with models/clients, post production/delivery. No textbook. (8 hrs)

Prerequisite: Good working knowledge of camera and basic Photoshop Elements or CS skills. Flash and slave required.

CORINTH

Course ID: REC 2004 040 091Q

Date: 10/17/09 to 11/7/09

Day: Sat

Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Location: Pinnell Square LLBD105

Fee: $109

Extended Photography Projects

Explore concepts like narrative, form and content to help bring your work together into a well articulated statement. Instruction unfolds as a series of classroom based discussions and computer based workshop events. In depth exploration of the following: Archiving/editing strategies, critique skills, history of art/photography, web site and book layout and presentation. No textbook. (8 hrs)

Prerequisite: Good working knowledge of camera and basic Photoshop Elements or CS skills, and a small body of images about one subject.

CORINTH

Course ID: REC 2005 040 091Q

Date: 11/21/09 to 12/19/09

Day: Sat

Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Location: Pinnell Square LLBD105

Fee: $109

Workforce computer classes are specifically aimed towards business and industry. The goal of the courses is to train employees on specific topics in day long classes or two half-day Saturday classes. This allows employers to have a more competent workforce in the ever changing technological workplace. Topics will address those skills that are particularly utilized in the workforce environment.

These classes are conducted at the Lifelong Learning Office in Pinnell Square, Corinth, across Corinth St from the Corinth Campus. Ask about arrangements to conduct training at your business site.

*Prerequisite: PowerPoint 2007 Level 1 of 3 or successful placement on assessment.

*Prerequisite: PowerPoint 2007 Level 2 of 3 or successful placement on assessment.

* Instructional costs for half and full day workforce geared courses for business and industry contributes to differences in class fees. Prices vary based on the level of the course.

and models of the internet. Describes the use of OSI and TCP layered models to examine the nature and roles of protocols and services at the applications, network, data link, and physical layers. (80 hours)

This course describes the architecture, components, and operation of routers, and explains the principles of routing and routing protocols. Students analyze, configure, verify, and troubleshoot the primary routing protocols RIPv1, RIPv2, EIGRP, and OSPF. (80 hours)

Introduction to game and simulation development. Includes analysis of existing applications and creation of a game using an existing game engine. In-depth coverage of the essential elements of game design. Also covers an overview of cultural history of electronic games, survey of the major innovators, and examination of the trends and taboos that motivate game design. (64 hours)

Exploration of the use of graphics and sound to create interactive multimedia applications and/or animations using industry standard authoring software. (64 hours)

generating graphics, viewing 3D environments such as visible line detection and 3D surfaces, image processing techniques, and special effects. (64 hours)

Introduction to database theory and the practical applications of a database. (64 hours)

Introduction to electronic game development and game development careers. Includes examination of history and philosophy of games, the game production process, employee factors for success in the field,and current issues and practices in the game development industry. (48 hours)

Introduction to the Internet with emphasis on using the World Wide Web to locate, transfer, and publish information. Survey of emerging technologies on the Internet. (64 hours)

Skills development in the management of clients as desktop operating systems. (64 hours)

Open-source Linux operating system. Includes Linux installation, basic administration, utilities and commands, upgrading, networking, security, and application installation. Emphasizes hands-on setup, administration, and management of Linux. Also covers maintaining and securing reliable Linux systems. (64 hours)

Prepares individuals for a career as a Network Engineer in the Information Technology support industry. Includes the various responsibilities and tasks required for service engineer to successfully perform in a specific environment. Prepares individuals to pass the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) Network+ certification exam. (64 hours)

Mastery of the tools and transformation options of an industry standard draw program to create complex illustrations and follow them through to the color output stage. Mastery in the use of basic elements of good layout and design principles and use of capabilities on the use of Bezier curves. Acquisition of images via scanning and the creative use of clip art is included. (64 hours)

A study of current personal computer hardware including personal computer assembly and upgrading, setup and configuration, and troubleshooting. (64 hours)

General principles of customer service within a technical environment. Topics include internal/external customer relationships, time-management, best practices, and verbal and non-verbal communications skills. (48 hours)

Instruction in web page design and related graphic design issues including mark-up languages, web sites, and browsers. (64 hours)

Additional courses may be offered based on student demand. If you are interested

in courses that you do not see scheduled, please contact the Division of Lifelong Learning at: